Visitor information

Visiting times

For inpatients, we’re restricting visitors to situations of exceptional circumstances only.

Parking

Free parking is available on site. 

How can I contact the patient in an emergency?

Call us on 01580 363158 and ask to be put through to the relevant department.

Where to stay locally

If you wish to stay nearby, local accommodation is available in the Benenden area or in nearby Tenterden and Cranbrook.

Benenden Hospital accommodation list

Coffee shop or cafe facilities

The Pavilion restaurant is open for patients. Visitors can still buy a hot or cold drink or a snack to take away from the fire door outside the restaurant.

Pets

For reasons of hygiene, only guide dogs are allowed on hospital grounds or premises.

Smoking policy

If you wish to smoke, there's a shelter across the road from the main reception. For everyone’s comfort and safety, we ask patients and visitors not to smoke anywhere else in accordance with current regulations.

Hospital chapel

The hospital Chapel, St Margaret's, is open for private prayer and can be found along the road to the right as you exit the main car park.